HARRY HUGHES, Governor                              2499

the provisions of this subtitle, [or Title 9, Subtitle 3 of
this article,] including the recovery of penalties.

[7-723.] 4-723.

A person may not put any false or misleading statement
on a container of crab meat.

9-339.

(a) The Department [shall] MAY bring an action for an
injunction against any person who violates any provision of
this subtitle or any rule, regulation, order, or permit
adopted or issued by the Department under this subtitle.

9-343.

(b) A person is guilty of a misdemeanor and on
conviction is subject to a. fine not exceeding [$1,000]
$10,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or both if
the person:

(1) Knowingly makes any false statement,
representation, or certification in any application, record,
report, plan, or other document filed or required to be
maintained under this subtitle or any rule, regulation,
order, or permit adopted or issued under this subtitle; or

(2) Falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly
renders inaccurate any monitoring device or method required
to be maintained under this subtitle or any rule,
regulation, order, or permit adopted or issued under this
subtitle.

9-344.

THE ATTORNEY GENERAL SHALL TAKE CHARGE OF, PROSECUTE,
AND DEFEND ON BEHALF OF THIS STATE EVERY CASE ARISING UNDER
THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SUBTITLE, INCLUDING THE RECOVERY OF
PENALTIES.

9-1311.

(A) A person who violates any provision of this
subtitle or of any rule or regulation adopted under this
subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is
subject to:

(1) For a first offense, a fine not exceeding
$500 or imprisonment not exceeding 3 months or both; or

(2) For a subsequent: offense, a fine not
exceeding $1,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or
both.